| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 256 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Medical Radiology, 0942-5373 |
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Medical radiology (Series)
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| Contents |
Historical Background, Anatomy and Function, Etiology and Epidemiology -- Clinical Presentation of Acute Appendicitis: Clinical Signs-Laboratory Findings-Clinical Scores, Alvarado Score and Derivate Scores -- Appendicitis Perforation Rates and Time Interval between Symptom Onset and Surgery -- Negative Appendectomy Rate and Implications of Removing a Normal Appendix -- Laparoscopy and Laparotomy -- Treatment of Appendiceal Perforation -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Radiography -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Ultrasonography -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Computed Tomography -- Ultrasonography Versus Computed Tomography: Evidence-Based Imaging -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: MRI -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Current Practices in Pregnant Women -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Children: Radiography -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Children: Ultrasonography -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Children: Computed Tomography Including Radiation Issues -- US Versus CT: Evidence-Based Medicine and Cost-Effectiveness in Imaging Acute Appendicitis in Children -- Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Children: MRI -- Spontaneously Resolving and Chronic Appendicitis -- Imaging of Primary Appendiceal Neoplasms -- Impact of Imaging on Negative Appendectomy Rate -- Radiation Dose from MDCT Examinations for Suspected Acute Appendicitis -- Summary and Perspectives |
| Summary |
This comprehensive reference offers extensive background information, and considers each modality - radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI - separately in adults and children. Coverage includes protocols, advice on radiation saving and many high-quality images |
| Analysis |
Medicine |
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Emergency medicine |
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Radiology, Medical |
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Diagnosis, Ultrasonic |
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Medicine & Public Health |
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Diagnostic Radiology |
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Ultrasound |
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Abdominal Surgery |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Appendicitis -- Imaging
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Appendix (Anatomy) -- Imaging
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Appendicitis -- therapy
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Diagnostic Imaging -- methods
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Médecine.
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Bildgebendes Verfahren
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Blinddarmentzündung
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Keyzer, Caroline
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Gevenois, P. A. (Pierre Alain)
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| ISBN |
9783642178726 |
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3642178723 |
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